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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707, 14,560.50 and 3,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,707, 14,560.50 and 3,551 is: 5,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,707 : 14,560.50 = 3,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,707/14,560.50 = 3,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,707x = 14,560.50 × 3,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,707x = 51,704,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704,335.50/9,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.50

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